In this raw and eye-opening episode, Miesha sits down with Marine Corps veteran, skydiver, and nonprofit founder Ray Murphy for an unfiltered conversation on trauma, resilience, and the healing power of plant medicine. From surviving an abusive childhood and homelessness at 17, to serving in Desert Storm and confronting PTSD, Ray shares how his toughest battles reshaped his purpose and mission.
Ray opens up about the limits of traditional therapy, his life-changing experiences with psychedelics like psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca, and why he created the Warrior's Healing Network to help veterans and first responders at their breaking point. We also dive into topics like the state of law enforcement training, the role of mental health in high-stress careers, and the importance of finding true connection and purpose beyond the uniform.
Whether you’ve faced trauma yourself, know someone who has, or simply want to hear a story of courage and transformation, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of what it means to fight, heal, and give back.
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Chapter Markers:
0:00 – Intro & Ray’s background
2:00 – Childhood trauma & abuse
6:30 – Homeless at 17
7:00 – Joining the Marines & Desert Storm
13:00 – Police K9 training & law enforcement challenges
21:00 – PTSD & the limits of traditional therapy
45:00 – First psychedelic journey (MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine)
55:00 – Ayahuasca and healing trauma
1:15:00 – The mission of Warrior's Healing Network
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